Security Analyst (Cyber Security)

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Work environment

▻ Shared Services Canada is modernizing how the Government of Canada manages its information technology (IT) infrastructure. The Department is mandated to deliver email, data centre and telecommunication services, including videoconferencing and Wi-Fi, to partner organizations.

▻ We are building an environment that doesn't just have jobs, but valuable long-term careers. We provide a supportive and collaborative workplace with flexible work arrangements. We promote a positive work-life balance with a commitment to employee wellness.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and will be used to staff similar positions within Shared Services Canada in various locations across Canada. Other government departments may use this staffing process to appoint a candidate to its organization in a similar position.

Positions to be filled: 13

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met via this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Employees in the CS occupational group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education level prescribed above are deemed to meet the education requirement based on their education, training and experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1. Recent* experience working as an analyst or occupying a similar position in one or more of the following areas of IT:

a. Network architecture
b. Server administration
c. Database administration
d. Programming/Scripting
e. Network monitoring
f. Administration of email systems
g. Identity
h. Credential
i. Access management
j. Directory services
k. IT security operations
l. Classified systems

EX2. Recent* experience in conducting technical research and analysis in any of the areas of IT as identified in Essential Experience 1.

EX3. Experience occupying a supporting, operational or lead role in an IT environment, involving a variety of platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies and/or messaging technologies.

NOTE:
Recent* experience is defined as within the last two (2) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Note: The language requirements will vary according to the position to be staffed:
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC), English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of cyber security technologies (e.g. Firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, or Active Directory (AD), AD Federated Services(ADFS), Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and/or Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager (FIM)); and threats as they pertain to an enterprise/government environment.

K2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of IT incident handling and investigation.

COMPETENCIES:

C1. Initiative
C2. Teamwork
C3. Client Focus
C4. Analytical thinking
C5. Oral interaction
C6. Writing skills - To be evaluated in your screening question responses. Clarity, coherence, conciseness as well as appropriate attention to detail (spelling, grammar and relevance to the factor being substantiated) may be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

OC1. (ITIL) Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification (v2/v3)
OC2. CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
OC3. (CISSP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional
OC4. (GIAC) Global Information Assurance Certification in one of the specializations under the Security Administration category as issued by SANS
OC5. (CSE) Successful completion of any Communications Security Establishment IT Security Learning Centre Programs of Study
OC6. (OSCP / OSCE) Offensive Security Certified Professional and/or Offensive Security Certified Expert
OC7. (COMSEC) Successful completion of courses within the Custodian Certification Program (CCCP) under Communications Security Establishment (CSE)

EXPERIENCE:

AEX1: (Languages) Experience using various programming or scripting languages such as; C, C++, Python and Perl, or PowerShell

AEX2: (CSE) Experience applying CSE Risk management best practices ITSG-33, ITSG-22 and ITSG-38 in support of LAN’s/WAN’s management, operation or support, and / or experience applying the IT Security Directives for the Control of COMSEC Material in the Government of Canada (ITSD-03, 01, 06, ITSG-11).

AEX3: (Tools) Experience with Malware/Anti-virus tools and processes performing installation, configuration, and/or support.

AEX4: (Cryptography) Experience working with Type-1 cryptography devices.

AEX5: (ISS) Experience developing and/or assessing information systems security or technical security architecture models, elements, or practices.

AEX6. (Audits) Experience in coordinating the planning, execution and reporting phases of external and internal audits.

AEX7: (Security) Experience in contributing to the development and management of an IT security program, including: security awareness, policies, standards, procedures, processes, monitoring, risk management, and/or activities surrounding the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) or Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of IT infrastructure.

AEX8: (Intelligence) Experience in performing Cyber Intelligence, data analytics and/or strategic tradecraft analysis in the context of a Cyber Security program service, using various security or forensic tools, techniques or procedures.

AEX9: (SDLC) Experience with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) approach required to evolve an IT system from conception to disposition.

AEX10: (OS). Experience with administering server operating systems (OS) such as Microsoft Server 2008, 2012, or 2016 or Linux or CentOS or Redhat or other operating systems.

AEX11: (AD) Experience with the administration, and /or configuration and monitoring of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and / or Azure AD Connect.

AEX12: (MIM) Experience with the administration, configuration or monitoring of Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and/or Federated Identity Manager (FIM), and/or Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS).

AEX13: (MFA) Experience with the administration, configuration or monitoring of Multi Factor Authentication systems and infrastructure.

AEX14: (2 Factors) Experience with the various types of 2 factor tokens / technologies and their Development Life Cycle.

AEX15: (GIES) Experience in the administration, configuration or monitoring of information management systems and security events.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.
-SSC is committed to providing opportunities across Canada where feasible, and to increasing its regional presence.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The operational requirements may vary by the position being staffed
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Ability and willingness to work 24/7 On-call
- Ability and willingness to do shift work
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements.

Note: The level of security required will vary according to the position to be staffed:

Top Secret clearance
Secret clearance
Reliability status

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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WHEN YOU APPLY:

▻ You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position.
▻ Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. ▻ Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application.

📢 Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire HOW they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities does not represent adequate substantiation. You must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement (how, when and where).

📢 Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the merit criteria, although comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.